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創
創 (readings: そう, つく; Japanese kanji) means “to create”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 創造 (creation).
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新しい店を創る。
あたらしいみせをつくる。I create a new shop.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 創 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to create |
| Readings | そう, つく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 創造 (creation) |
How to read 創
創 is read そう or つく depending on the word.
Words with 創
- 創造sáng tạo
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Updated: 2026-08-09